Pet sitter

[JimBob]

Does anyone have any experience with using a pet sitter? What's the best way to go about looking for a trustworthy one? Would you ask for things like a copy of their license? I would only need them for a short vacation to feed my cats and clean the litter box.

[firedancer]

Ask your friends first, try google or yelp to see if there are reviews of the company, ask your vet. I've used dogwalkers, not pet-sitters and it's the same idea. Since cats are so low maintenance, do you have someone in your family who could use a few extra bucks?

[ppine]

We try to always take out dogs with us. Maybe once a year we have friends come and stay at the house, which is fun for everyone. I would not trust someone I didn't know.

[jason]

I have a good friend who stays at our house when we go. He takes care of the house and dogs while we are away and is a huge relief for us.

[Grandpa]

Neighbor has a generous supply of sons that I hire to care for the animals when we are gone. They are a class family and totally trustworthy.

[hydethebeef]

Yeah, ask friends, family and neighbors. I wouldn't get someone from craiglist or any other way because you have no idea what they might do. It isn't like the pet can tell you if they are getting abused.